Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne, Iowa vs Vancouver, Washington


The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 50.9% more expensive than Melbourne, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,171 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Melbourne, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Melbourne, Iowa
Melbourne, IA vs Vancouver, WA
Compared to Melbourne, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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